Health & Environment

Researchers Find New Yellow-Snouted Venomous Snake in Laos’ Vang Vieng

Researchers have found a new kind of venomous snake living in caves in Vang Vieng, Vientiane Province. The snake has a bright yellow-orange snout. The study, published in the journal Herpetozoa, describes the species from one adult female collected near Khan Kham Cave in October 2024. The researchers also photographed...

Vientiane’s Shared E-Bikes Return Amid Parking, Licensing Concerns

Red electric bikes bearing the “Laos Shared E-Bike” logo have reappeared across Vientiane, raising...

Nam Song Turns Muddy in Vang Vieng Without Rain

The Nam Song River in Vang Vieng District turned muddy on 15 October, raising...

Health Ministry Finds More Than 180 Illegal Beauty Centers, Orders Nationwide Re-Inspection

The Lao Ministry of Health has ordered a nationwide re-inspection of private medical and...

The Photographer Who Speaks for Laos’ Forests

In the forests of Laos, observation comes before words for Souksamlan “Toun” Laladeth. That idea...

Lumpy Skin Disease Kills More Than 100 Cattle in Laos

Over 100 cows and buffalo have died from lumpy skin disease infections across 126 villages in seven provinces as the disease spreads across Laos. Some...

Laos Confirms Just One Case of Covid-19

Laos has confirmed just a single case of Covid-19 today recorded in Vientiane Capital. Dr. Latsamy Vongkhamsao led today’s announcement by the National Taskforce, announcing...

Authorities Say Nam Bak River Free of Chemical Contaminants

Nam Bak district authorities have confirmed that the Nam Bak River is free of chemical contaminants, despite recently turning an unusual green color. The river,...

Vientiane Center: No Vaccine No Entry

Vientiane Center is the latest public venue to declare it will limit entry for members of the population who have not been vaccinated against...

No Covid-19 Cases Detected Outside Vientiane Capital

Laos has confirmed just two cases of Covid-19 today, with both cases recorded in the nation's capital. Dr. Latsamy Vongkhamsao led today's announcement by the...

Laos Confirms Five New Cases of Covid-19 as Downward Trend Continues

Laos has confirmed five new cases of Covid-19 as the week begins. Dr. Phonepaseuth Sayamongkoune lead the daily announcement by the National Taskforce today, updating listeners...